http://www.instructables.com Tue, 29 May 2012 20:57:02 UTC BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Turn-a-pencil-drawing-into-a-capacitive-sensor-for/
Turn a pencil drawing into a capacitive sensor for Arduino - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3T/9NT5/H2MYJXGQ/F3T9NT5H2MYJXGQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3T/9NT5/H2MYJXGQ/F3T9NT5H2MYJXGQ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3T/9NT5/H2MYJXGQ/F3T9NT5H2MYJXGQ.SMALL.jpg alan.chatham Did you know?  You can make pencil drawings reactive to touch for use with your projects!  It's really easy, and gives you a lot of flexibility in making interfaces for whatever microcontroller project you're making.  I put this together as part of my UnoJoy project, where we're using the Arduino as...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 26 May 2012 09:19:03 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-your-own-attiny-colour-sensor/
Build your own (at)tiny colour sensor. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTS/A2Y5/GZUASP9U/FTSA2Y5GZUASP9U.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTS/A2Y5/GZUASP9U/FTSA2Y5GZUASP9U.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTS/A2Y5/GZUASP9U/FTSA2Y5GZUASP9U.SMALL.jpg janw ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ IMPORTANT: I am giving away a gift pack to someone who improves my code and makes a project with the sensor. Read more about it in the last step. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ A few months ago, I saw an instructable...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 25 Mar 2012 21:09:56 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Using-an-RGB-LED-to-Detect-Colours/
Using an RGB LED to Detect Colours - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS2/Q9XP/GVXH9Y9C/FS2Q9XPGVXH9Y9C.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS2/Q9XP/GVXH9Y9C/FS2Q9XPGVXH9Y9C.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS2/Q9XP/GVXH9Y9C/FS2Q9XPGVXH9Y9C.SMALL.jpg fjordcarver I am going to show you how you can use an RGB LED and a Cds photocell as a colour sensor for a micro-controller. I will illustrate the method to retrieve a colour using Arduino, and I will show you a how you can verify the colour being scanned with a small Processing sketch. We will be making this ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 7 Dec 2011 04:55:17 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Garage-Door-Open-Indicator-Light/
Garage Door Open Indicator Light - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAJ/4OXE/GVVPVE1D/FAJ4OXEGVVPVE1D.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAJ/4OXE/GVVPVE1D/FAJ4OXEGVVPVE1D.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAJ/4OXE/GVVPVE1D/FAJ4OXEGVVPVE1D.SMALL.jpg stevemoseley This Instructable will explain how to make a simple flashing LED indicator to let you know when your garage door is open. At the end of the day I was always checking the overhead garage door on my house to make sure it was closed.  I decided to install a flashing LED light that would let me know wh...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 11 Dec 2011 20:41:28 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Planting-Subway-Grates-Step-by-Step-Instruction-1/
Planting Subway Grates: Step by Step Instruction - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F29/Q9OK/GVIYJVYN/F29Q9OKGVIYJVYN.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F29/Q9OK/GVIYJVYN/F29Q9OKGVIYJVYN.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F29/Q9OK/GVIYJVYN/F29Q9OKGVIYJVYN.SMALL.jpg GreatestGrates The premise of this project is to start a conversation about the potential for plants to filter the air flow from underground networks that exist in our cities. The spaces in between subway tunnels and the sidewalk/street surface can be metaphorically perceived as membranes within our city, and some...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 30 Nov 2011 15:50:20 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Tilt-Switches-Made-from-Bottles-of-Craft-Beads/
Tilt Switches Made from Bottles of Craft Beads - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTV/MCXW/GVA8VP5E/FTVMCXWGVA8VP5E.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTV/MCXW/GVA8VP5E/FTVMCXWGVA8VP5E.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTV/MCXW/GVA8VP5E/FTVMCXWGVA8VP5E.SMALL.jpg fjordcarver If you are looking for a mercury-free tilt switch that you can make yourself on the cheap and quick as I was, then follow along and I will show you how to make some from little tiny bottles of crafting beads. Stuff you Need In order to make something similar, you will need.... a small bottle...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 1 Dec 2011 17:25:33 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Sensitive-Tilt-Trigger/
Sensitive Tilt Trigger - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F38/Q37U/GVZQ6IVC/F38Q37UGVZQ6IVC.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F38/Q37U/GVZQ6IVC/F38Q37UGVZQ6IVC.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F38/Q37U/GVZQ6IVC/F38Q37UGVZQ6IVC.SMALL.jpg Captain Napalm Designed for any purpose that might need a very sensitive, any-direction, do-not-tilt switch. This instruction describes construction of: 1) My initial, hand-built prototype, thrown together in a single afternoon out of spare parts merely as proof of concept; 2) The follow-on, 2nd generation prototy...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 26 Nov 2011 01:49:08 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Touch-Glove/
The Touch Glove - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3Y/JMFH/GYQET14N/F3YJMFHGYQET14N.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3Y/JMFH/GYQET14N/F3YJMFHGYQET14N.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3Y/JMFH/GYQET14N/F3YJMFHGYQET14N.SMALL.jpg allys727 The Touch Glove is an interactive piece intended for a user to experience the touch environment in a new and exciting way. Now, understanding texture is not only experienced by one’s sense of touch, but with the help of this glove, texture and touch can be experienced through the use of visual cues ...
By: allys727

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 10 Jun 2011 06:02:57 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Tilt-Sensing-Quilt/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK0/9KUJ/GKS0U67G/FK09KUJGKS0U67G.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK0/9KUJ/GKS0U67G/FK09KUJGKS0U67G.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK0/9KUJ/GKS0U67G/FK09KUJGKS0U67G.SMALL.jpg Plusea This quilt is made up of an array of 41 textile tilt sensors. Each sensor demonstrates a unique construction variation, showcasing different materials and techniques that can be used to create fabric tilt sensors. The Tilt Sensing Quilt took roughly a year to complete. It is a great demonstration o...
By: Plusea

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 9 Mar 2011 21:09:52 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Re-purposing-an-Air-Wick-Freshmatic-Compact-i-Moti/
Re-purposing an Air Wick Freshmatic Compact i-Motion - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS6/YXS0/GE7LFGZ6/FS6YXS0GE7LFGZ6.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS6/YXS0/GE7LFGZ6/FS6YXS0GE7LFGZ6.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS6/YXS0/GE7LFGZ6/FS6YXS0GE7LFGZ6.SMALL.jpg Doug Paradis The Air Wick Freshmatic Compact i-Motion air freshener is an intriguing target for re-purposing. It uses a passive infrared (PIR) sensor to detect motion in a room and then increases the rate that it dispenses air freshener. This air freshener sells for $8, but you can sometimes get it cheaper wit...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 24 Sep 2010 05:07:39 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-datalogger-for-your-wireless-sensor-networ/
Build a datalogger for your wireless sensor network - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6K/NCO4/GBZYPH3U/F6KNCO4GBZYPH3U.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6K/NCO4/GBZYPH3U/F6KNCO4GBZYPH3U.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6K/NCO4/GBZYPH3U/F6KNCO4GBZYPH3U.SMALL.jpg salamandersensors We needed a datalogger that provided a timestamp, and that would last 2 weeks in the woods. Using a laptop would require a generator or humongous battery. This Instructable shows how to make a datalogger from an Arduino and datalogger shield connected to a TelosB wireless sensor board and a battery ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 26 Jul 2010 03:03:52 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Create-own-Membrane-Matrix-Keypad-and-hooking-it-/
Create own Membrane Matrix Keypad (and hooking it up to the Arduino) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUZ/33V5/G5LEJXNE/FUZ33V5G5LEJXNE.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUZ/33V5/G5LEJXNE/FUZ33V5G5LEJXNE.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUZ/33V5/G5LEJXNE/FUZ33V5G5LEJXNE.SMALL.jpg TheBestJohn So you want to create your own membrane keypad? Why? well making your own keypad can be useful for many reasons. It's cheap and easy to do, it can be placed in situations where it may be vandalized or stolen without much frustration, It can be fully customized to display whatever you like, and you c...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 17 Feb 2010 05:17:33 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Chuck-TV-Intersect-Cube-DIY-working-model/
Chuck TV Intersect Cube DIY working model - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTK/HSSH/G4PBP4UJ/FTKHSSHG4PBP4UJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTK/HSSH/G4PBP4UJ/FTKHSSHG4PBP4UJ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTK/HSSH/G4PBP4UJ/FTKHSSHG4PBP4UJ.SMALL.jpg e024576 Background: In the TV show “Chuck” (NBC Monday 8 PM EST) the hero, Chuck down loads all the governments’ top secrets as a series of encoded images from the Intersect computer.   In season 2 (2009) we got to see the Intersect - a white translucent cube spinning inside a long vertical cylinder, its c...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 4 Feb 2010 02:23:30 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Ridiculously-Cheap-Analog-Pressure-S/
How to Make a Ridiculously Cheap Analog Pressure Sensor - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJD/7ZKT/G51GRCFD/FJD7ZKTG51GRCFD.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJD/7ZKT/G51GRCFD/FJD7ZKTG51GRCFD.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJD/7ZKT/G51GRCFD/FJD7ZKTG51GRCFD.SMALL.jpg hiskeyd Tired of paying exorbitant amounts for a simple analog pressure sensor?  Well here is an easy smeasy way to make an incredibly cheap analog pressure sensor.  This pressure sensor won’t be terribly accurate in terms of measuring precise weight or things of this nature, though it can be calibrated som...
By: hiskeyd

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